Tag: don farrell

Review urges merit-based overhaul for export grant program

Posted on   |  by David Allen
Federal government support for small business exporters needs to be better coordinated across agencies and simpler for applicants, an independent review says. A review of the popular Export Market...

Far Horizons: European research deal still a long way off

Posted on   |  by Joseph Brookes
As the EU’s trade chief touched down in Melbourne this week for official talks, parts of research sector were abuzz that Australia’s associate membership to the world’s largest research...

Govt touts US$65m paper gain on PsiQuantum investment

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
The Albanese government’s stake in PsiQuantum surged US$65 million to US$190 million following the company’s Series E capital raise last month, despite its valuation more than doubling. Trade minister...

Podcast: PM lifts tech focus in new ministry

Posted on   |  by Trish Everingham
In this episode of Commercial Disco, host James Riley and InnovationAus.com editor Justin Hendry discuss the Cabinet reshuffle following the Albanese government’s landslide victory in the May federal election....

Export market grants get a modest bump for next round

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Grants awarded under the reformed Export Market Development Grant program will be worth at least $20,000 following the introduction of a minimum value and a shift to a first-come,...

Political donations reform prompts AEC tech refresh

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Australia’s electoral commission is gearing up for proposed changes to political donation laws, revealing plans for a “technology-focused refresh” to enable the elusive goal of real-time disclosure. The Australian...